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Good day, I have recently received the PCN for "Failing to comply with a restriction on vehicles entering a pedestrian zone" from Barnet Council.

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Seeking advice on the following PCN, I remember never seeing this sign, I turned right coming from Essex Park road on the Wentworth Junction. I was new to this area visiting family nearby, and was kit familiar with this particular road restrictions. I don’t have my dashcam footage of this date, but I am very certain this sign is not visible from the junction, and I must have made this error. Google map screenshot is 2 years old. Would really appreciate your suggestions.

GDV link - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kAh3AEsNKGu5EcPG8

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I was able to find out the TRO https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pIv65pOZ7vLdr0BH5ZmZLskMQAnoLnLc/view, which suggests the council calls it "experimental".

Would appreciate if @cp8759 and other respected members can share their opinions.

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I have drafted a grovelling apology appeal, which is as follows, but would appreciate if I can get suggestions on this case.

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"Firstly I would like to apologise for he inconvenience this appeal may cause, and appreciate the time taken to look into the case.

 I would like to challenge this PCN, as I am not a local of the area, I was visiting my family based in nearby area.

I am based in North East of UK and not familiar with the area to where my navigation system has guided me. After a bit of through research I found out the restrictions were introduced in April of 2024 and I was genuinely not aware of the restrictions. It was my very first time visiting this particular area and corresponding factors resulted me in breaching the restrictions.

I understand and respect the council's decision of implementing these restrictions are in the benefit of the local community. Since I turned right on this junction from the Essex Park road,

On this occasion,  can I request the council to cancel this PCN as a gesture of goodwill as it was my first time driving through this route, I assure this would not be happening again.

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Apologies, unable to upload pictures. Here’s the link-

https://photos.app.goo.gl/1rSgxrnVtvjmv3UN8

I have an unfinished PCN challenge at this address.

Barnet Council website says they will place 2 signs. There is only one.
https://www.engage.barnet.gov.uk/school-streets-frequently-asked-questions

Challenge on the basis that the signage is inadequate given that it is at right angles to an approaching car and below the standard which the council have themselves advertised.